AT THE HELM
Royal Chaya Corporation is led by closely aligned partners, each with distinct and strategic contributions to make, adding unique and priceless value to our shared enterprise.
Gen. M.L. Vichai Chayangkura
Advisory Board Chairman
Upon retiring from an impressive career as a well respected, high ranking officer in the Royal Thai Army, the Honorable General Mom Luang Vichai Chayangkura has a comparably illustrious portfolio in the private sector. He remains in high demand as a Senior Advisor to numerous national and multi-national corporations, especially in the industrial sector.
Currently General M.L. Vichai holds the position of Chairman of ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions Thailand Ltd., TAGU Offshore (Thailand) Ltd., JDR Cable Systems, and Clough (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Royal Chaya Corporation is very privileged and proud to have General M.L. Vichai Chayangkura as our Advisory Board Chairman. In this role he provides us with invaluable and essential expertise and also plays a crucial role in allowing us to expand our business prospects and connect with strategic partners across multiple industries.
Lt. Gen. Natsit Sangbuakaew
Chairman of the Board
Wanchai Subhaphayak
Senior Executive Board Member
Wanchai Subhaphayak has a strong and diverse background in banking, finance and investment. Initiating his career in the banking sector, Mr. Wanchai eventually transitioned to the investment field, starting with planning and executing the launch of a number of food and beverage establishments, complemented by expansion into the hospitality and tourism sector. Consequently, Mr. Wanchai diversified his portfolio to include real estate ventures, structuring and expanding enterprises towards achieving successful listing on the Stock Exchange of Thailand.
With Royal Chaya Corporation, Mr. Wanchai plays a pivotal role of connecting projects and ventures with strategic partnerships locally, regionally and internationally. He is instrumental in scaling Royal Chaya’s business interests through diversification and expansion into key strategic areas such as industrial green energy projects, and top-level hospitality ventures.
Daisy Nang Myint Myint Thein
Senior Executive Board Member
Ms. Daisy Thein is a charismatic and experienced entrepreneur, driven by a strong commitment to sustainability, diversity and empowerment for women and youth. Ms. Daisy has enjoyed success in diverse business ventures, with unique emphasis on education and human development, as well as green industry.
Originally from Myanmar, Ms. Daisy expanded initiatives to multidisciplinary endeavors impacting commerce and industry both domestically and internationally, with a leading focus on innovative infrastructure projects.
With a stellar career spanning three decades, Ms. Daisy has accumulated invaluable experience on numerous fronts. Successful ventures of note include, tourism and F&B management, green energy development projects such as solar farms, import/export business trading in high-value commodities from agricultural products to timber, and trade of jewelry and precious stones.
Among Ms. Daisy’s outstanding achievements are the advisory and support services she provided for tender calls and government-run businesses, from initiation to conclusion. Notable among them are a Telenor construction project, and the electric power consumption proposal for SEA Games 2013 in Myanmar.
Veeraphan Chayangkura Na Ayudhya
Founder and CEO
Veeraphan Chayangkura Na Ayudhya has extensive experience in the property and real estate sector, in tour operation, and food and hospitality management. He has initiated and administered a number of large-scale housing projects and launched and managed a range of restaurants, hotels, and resorts in Bangkok and the Eastern Seaboard region.
He has unique and outstanding ability and acumen for providing liaison services to a wide range of elite clients both in Thailand and overseas. Due to his connection to a wide network of strategically placed individuals in all sectors, including private, public and political; he is uniquely positioned to accomplish just about anything that needs to be done within the framework of Thai legal parameters and regulations.
Veeraphan also bears the distinction of being a direct decedent of King Rama IV of the Chakri Dynasty, as signified by the honorable surname of Na Ayudhya. The Chayangkura family is highly respected in Thai society and boasts numerous members of notoriety, prominence and rank. Such an immediate family network affords a strong competitive edge in Thai society and business.
If you want to effectively and efficiently navigate the complexities of kicking off a venture in Thailand, and fast-track an enterprise or project here, this is your man.
Jonas Wadenholm
Chief Operating Officer
Jonas Wadenholm bears extensive experience in project management, human resource management, brand management, and strategic planning. In terms of operations, Jonas is adept at setting up diverse management structures, as well as implementing installation of various smart system infrastructures, and facilitating finance and accounting mechanisms.
He is also an avid communicator specializing in formulating effective messages directed at culturally diverse publics.
Having worked for many years as Senior Advisor for International Affairs, performer, and television host with regional industry leaders such as BEC Tero, TV Forum, Sony Music Thailand, Mangpong Plc., Media Empire Company, etc., Jonas founded a marketing and media production agency named Ultimise Co., Ltd. Where he continues to serve as Managing Director.
At Royal Chaya Corporation, Jonas is instrumental in structuring and supporting internal operations structures, strategizing and implementing marketing and advertising efforts, and facilitating strong international ties and engagements on behalf of the company.
Wichai Manabanyong
Chief Marketing Officer
An alumni member of the prestigious Communication Arts Faculty of Chulalongkorn University, Mr. Wichai has nearly three decades of experience in mass communications, media production, publishing, marketing, creative communications, etc.; working for some of the biggest media and entertainment corporations in Thailand such as RS Public Company Limited, Media of Medias Company Limited, Asia Television and Media Co., Ltd., MCOT Public Company Limited, Panorama Co., Ltd., and more. He served as Managing Director of BPlus Publishing Co., Ltd., has produced and directed numerous television programs for major Thai TV networks and organized major national level events.
A maestro of effective messaging, communications and media production, Mr. Wichai specializes in creating engaging and captivating content of all kinds. He is also expert at market research, marketing strategy, product development, etc.
Mr. Wichai spearheads all aspects of marketing management at Royal Chaya Corporation, with a particular focus on event marketing and management. He also plays a pivotal role in our charity organization, Royal Chaya Foundation.
Vimvipar Chayangkura Na Ayudhya
Chief Communications Officer
Ms. Vimviar distinguished herself early on as a star student of the Faculty of Communication Arts at Thailand’s premier university, Chulalongkorn by earning the honor of attending the Walt Disney World International College Program in the United States.
Since graduation, Ms. Vimvipar has been an active force in the fields of digital marketing, content creation, copywriting, project management, public relations, etc. for standout companies and organizations, such as Thailand’s state-owned ThaiPBS television channel, and the global up-and-comer, Fitness24Seven.
An addition Ms. Vimvipar is frequently called upon to assist in various key roles with production houses, and entertainment agencies, including serving as Stage Management Assistant for premier stage performances, events, and concerts.
As one of the Founding Members of Royal Chaya Corporation, Ms. Vimvipar is focused upon affective communications strategy, particularly focused on new media and social channels.